Many workers who get injured on-the-job want to know what rights they have. Generally, if you get injured at work in Massachusetts, your rights are contained at MGL c. 152. This is a series of laws that control what you can collect in workers’ compensation benefits, how much you can collect, and for how long. […]
Call Earley Before It’s Too Late!What Are Your Rights If You Were Injured At Work In Massachusetts?
For many people that have been injured due to negligence, the medical bills and even lost wages begin to pile up. Many of these negligence victims understandably want to have these losses paid for. Some though are reluctant to pursue action against the person that caused the accident because they don’t want to sue the […]
If you’ve been injured due to someone’s negligence, you may be thinking of hiring a lawyer to represent you. Friends, family or co-workers may be suggesting you “talk with a lawyer.” If you are curious on what to expect when you meet with a personal injury lawyer, here are some things to keep in mind […]
Paralegals are the unsung heroes of the legal world. Without paralegals, lawyers would be unable to perform their work. Paralegals perform legal work and depending on the attorney(s) they work under, handle substantive legal tasks. They handle an array of duties that greatly assist any law practice. They are above legal assistants in terms of […]
The Boston branch of the Department of Industrial Accidents (DIA) has a new home. Effective immediately they are now located at 2 Avenue de Lafayette, Boston, MA 02111. The Boston branch is the base and the largest branch of the DIA court system. Please note this change of address if your Massachusetts workers’ compensation claim is being […]
Massachusetts follows a no-fault car insurance system. This means if you have a car accident, and even if you are at-fault for causing the accident, you can still have your medical bills paid through Personal Injury Protection (PIP) That means your car insurance company (or the vehicle you were a passenger in at the time of the accident, or […]
For cases in litigation, the discovery process is what all cases go through. The rules for discovery are set forth in the Massachusetts Rules of Civil Procedure, which largely models the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. Here are some of the facets of discovery you can expect if your case is already, or expected to be, in […]
For people that have an ongoing Massachusetts personal injury claim or car accident case that receive an offer they are unhappy with, they have two choices. They can either accept the offer and settle the case, or they can file a lawsuit. Many people who consider the latter option want to know what are the costs […]
As a Boston accident lawyer I only represent people that have been injured due to the negligence of others. I believe that these victims, before they sign any insurance company paperwork or hire a car accident attorney, or workers’ compensation attorney, that they should educate themselves on how to make the best possible legal decisions for their […]
Many people who get injured at work come to find out the claim process that follows a work injury can be very challenging. Many of these people consider whether or not to hire a workmans’ comp lawyer to represent them. If you too are wondering this, here are some things that a workers’ compensation lawyer […]